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flag Jakarta, a growing cruise stop, offers historic sites and markets but faces traffic and heat challenges.

flag Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, is a growing stop for cruise ships on regional and world voyages, though it remains less popular than Bali. flag Ships dock at the industrial Tanjung Priok port, 13 km from downtown, requiring shuttle transport due to limited public transit and no taxi access. flag Traffic congestion after 3 p.m. can delay return trips. flag Key attractions include the historic Kota Tua district with Dutch colonial architecture, museums, and Taman Fatahillah square, as well as Sunda Kelapa port and the Pasar Ikan fish market. flag Due to extreme heat and traffic, walking is impractical; nearby Bogor offers botanical gardens, wildlife parks, and golf courses via high-speed train. flag Dining options include Shanghai Blue 1920 and Dapur Babah Elite. flag Visitors should plan excursions carefully due to Jakarta’s notorious traffic.

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